ParkZone PKZ1400 - Manual (Page 11)

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NOTE: With the throttle stick set at low or off
(gliding), the plane will not turn as fast as when the
throttle is set on high.
Step 15
Runway Take-off
Runway (ROG) take-offs are recommended only for
advanced pilots. All initial flight should be done by
hand-launch.
Note: You must have a long and smooth surface in
order to successfully take off by way of runway. If you
do not have a long or smooth enough runway, you will
likely cause damage to your aircraft.
1. Prior to attempting a runway takeoff, you should
have had several successful flights of hand-launching
the Super Decathlon.
2. Make certain the aircraft battery is fully charged.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Plug in aircraft battery.
5. Stand behind the Super Decathlon and take note
of the wind so that you can take off directly into it.
Make certain you are on smooth asphalt or concrete.
6. Apply full throttle and adjust the stick so that you
keep your Super Decathlon headed directly into the
wind.
7. If the battery is fully charged, you should be able
to lift off the ground in approximately 15–20 feet.
As you notice the back of the plane beginning to lift
a bit off the ground, apply some “up” elevator by
pulling back on the stick. Do not give too much “up”
elevator, or you can cause the airplane to stall.
Step 14
Flying
1. After launching, your Super Decathlon will climb at
full throttle. Keep the throttle full on until you have
reached an altitude of about 50 feet.
At this same time, make sure that you continue to
keep the airplane directed into the wind.
2. Make right and left adjustments as necessary to keep
the plane headed directly into the wind. After you
have reached 50 feet of altitude, you can begin to
make directional changes that you desire.
3. Remember—control range is 2,500 feet. Do not
allow the plane to get too far away from you. When
the plane is farther away it is harder to see and the
winds are stronger as well.
4. Always keep the plane upwind from you. This
way, the airplane will not be carried away from
you by the wind.
5. Flying in too much wind is by far the number one
reason for those who are inexperienced to crash or
have fly-aways.
6. Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more than
two seconds, as this will cause the plane to enter a
spiral and could threaten your plane.
7. Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the
way back on the stick (up elevator), or your plane
may stall. Instead, climb by giving small amounts
of elevator.
8. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly affect
flight control. Replace damaged parts immediately.
Throttle
Lever
Off
Full
On